Cloudberries: the Nordic fruit you need to know about
A Scandinavian superfood, the cloudberry is a much sought-after delicacy in the Nordic countries – so much so that “cloudberry…
Language and culture
Did Vikings really have tattoos?
If you believe the old stereotypes, Vikings were violent seafarers who made their enemies shudder. But did they really have…
Viking runes revealed: what they really mean
If you’re a fan of Vikings, Norse mythology or just cool ancient stuff in general, then you’ll want to learn…
Norse gods, goddesses and giants you might not know
Thanks to the Marvel and Disney movies, you’ve probably heard of Thor and Loki, but what do you know about…
The top Nordic Noir series to stream right now: Netflix, Prime & more
Suspense, thrills, intrigue, atmospheric locations and a carefully crafted plot – we all love settling down to a good Nordic…
The truth behind the Vegvisir symbol
Viking symbols and ancient Norse mythology are most definitely on trend at the moment, both for tattoos, on jewellery and…
Traditional Finnish clothing (and how to try it for yourself)
Dive with us into the heart of Finnish culture! No, we’re not talking about the sauna or the Moomins –…
How to learn Swedish like a boss
Let’s be honest: Swedish isn’t the most useful language to learn. It’s spoken by fewer than 10 million people around…
Heimdall: a guide to Norse mythology’s ‘watchman’
You may know of Heimdall from the Marvel movies or comics, but depictions can sometimes vary between the original Norse…
Scandinavian last names: how do they work?
Today, Scandinavian last names are sprinkled across the globe, leaving traces of Nordic heritage in their wake. Chances are, you’ve…